When can I put them outside?

[mbennett98]

My pullets are about 5 or 6 weeks old and are fully feathered. They have been spending daytime in their coop and I've been bringing them in at night, but when should I be able to leave them out all night? The temps at night average low 40s, mid 30s.

 

[FluffTheDuck]

@Eggcessive I haven’t had baby chicks in so long (3-4 months lol) that I forgot when.

 

[Eggcessive]

How many are there? They may gather and sleep together and keep each other warm, since they have all their feathers. When I move mine out, I usually put a heat lamp up for them for a few nights, just in case they want to get under it for extra warmth. If they don’t get under it, then they are warm enough.

 

[mbennett98]

There are only two of them right now. The rest of the girls aren't feathered out yet

 

[debid]

They're ready. I know it's cold to you but they have feather coats on and you're providing shelter from wind and bad weather. They'll be fine.

 

[debid]

There are only two of them right now. The rest of the girls aren't feathered out yet

???
I'm confused. You have two batches of different ages or you're thinking of putting only part of the flock out? Don't split an established flock, then you'd have to go through a re-introduction later.

 

[mbennett98]

There is two batches.

 

[Punkybrewster]

Mine are out in the coop at 3 weeks with a heating pad cave. Temps are around 43-45 at night and 60-75 during the day. Their loving it.

 

[Willowspirit]

Mine are also doing okay at these temps.

 

[debid]

I'd encourage you to merge them ASAP if they'll be housed together as adults. Chicks are just playing at the pecking order at this age so merging is usually a non-issue.

How much age gap is it? Would it be possible to move the younger ones' heat source to the coop so they can go too?